Vacancies at Law Society of Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely implementation and effective maintenance of the ICT systems;
• Ensure web and physical security of all information systems and infrastructure;
• Training on information communication technology to staff;
• Designing and implementing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Analyzing and scaling information systems, Webmaster, Website maintenance and Social Network;
• Maintaining database access and security;
• Support users in the network in relation to use of software;
• Conduct ICT policy formulation and review;
• Implementing of back up and business continuity plan;
• Provide technical support and guidance for on-going IT projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized university;
• MCSE or equivalent experience is required;
• CCNA course will be an added advantage;
• At least five years of experience in IT profession;
• Agile project management skills;
• Experience in installing, configuring, and managing both wired and wireless LAN, and firewalls;
• Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills;
• High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor all HR activities and practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and institution policies;
• Develop and implement HR strategies, systems, programs and procedures for the institution;
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions and subsequently, oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management and off boarding;
• Implementation of comprehensive induction and orientation programmes for all new employees;
• Assess training needs within the institution and assist in designing appropriate training programs and initiatives, to enhance employee skills and performance;
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and capturing data while ensuring the timely preparation of payroll. This shall include ensuring that the organization is compliant with all payroll laws;
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees by addressing inquiries, demands, grievances and ensuring that all pertinent issues are addressed in a fair, confidential and transparent manner and facilitate conflict resolution, when necessary;
• Oversee and manage performance management systems, to drive employee engagement, productivity and continuous improvement;
• Communicate staff work-related incidents and notifications to employees;
• Develop and implement systems for managing staff records, including personal data, ensuring that these are kept up to date: maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, data security and adhering to relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Foster a positive work culture and employee engagement, through effective communication, recognition programs, and employee relations initiatives;
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the office operations and offer support; and
• Any other HR and Administration role as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource or other related field from a recognized university;
• Professional Membership of IHRM and in good standing;
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at equivalent position;
• CHRP Qualification (Preferably CHRP-K);
• High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy Secretary and Program Officer in charge of all aspects of compliance by members of the Society, including the handling of complaints against advocates and the enforcement of ethical and statutory requirements of advocates;
• Assist in management of the Disciplinary Database;
• Liaising with the stakeholders, including Advocates Complaints Commission and the Practice Standards and Ethics of the Society;
• Assist in facilitating committee meetings of the Society as assigned by the Secretary/ CEO;
• Assist in screening and issuance of certificates of good standing/ letters of recommendation;
• Assist in responding to inquiries made to the Secretariat about members;
• Implementation and operationalization of the Society’s strategic Plan;
• Preparation and production of timely program reports;
• High quality and objective legal and policy research and analysis;
• Preparation of fund-raising proposals;
• Conceptualization and development of programme ideas in tandem with the Society’s mandate, objectives and the Strategic Plan;
• Management, coordination and implementation of programme activities;
• Any other related task as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/ CEO

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with relevant experience and hold a current Practicing Certificate;
• Excellent knowledge of compliance and ethics processes;
• Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills knowledge of current legislative trends;
• Experience in planning, administration, management and monitoring of programs;
• Demonstrate ability to initiate donor funding proposals, administer and manage donor funds and grants;
• High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.